Thematic Bible
Job 36:1 (show verse)
Elihu proceeded forth in his talking, and said,
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Job 36:2 (show verse)
"Hold thee still a little, and I shall show thee what I have yet to speak on God's behalf.
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Job 36:3 (show verse)
I will open unto thee yet more of mine understanding, and prove my maker righteous.
Job 36:4 (show verse)
True are my words, and no lie: and the knowledge wherewithal I argue against thee, is perfect.
Job 36:5 (show verse)
"Behold, God casteth not away the mighty, for he himself is mighty in power and wisdom.
Job 36:6 (show verse)
As for the ungodly, he preserveth them not, but helpeth the poor to their right.
Job 36:7 (show verse)
He turneth not his eyes away from the righteous; he setteth up kings in their throne, and confirmeth them, so that they alway sit therein.
Job 36:8 (show verse)
But if they be laid in prison and chains, or bound with the bonds of poverty:
Job 36:9 (show verse)
then sheweth he them their works and deeds and the sins wherewith they have used cruel violence.
Job 36:10 (show verse)
He with punishing and nurturing of them, roundeth them in the ears, warneth them to leave off from their wickedness, and to amend.
Job 36:11 (show verse)
If they now will take heed and be obedient, they shall wear out their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasure and joy.
Job 36:12 (show verse)
But if they will not obey, they shall go through the sword, and perish before they be aware.
Job 36:13 (show verse)
As for such as be fained hypocrites, they heap up wrath for themselves: for they call not upon him, though they be his prisoners.
Job 36:14 (show verse)
Thus their soul perisheth in foolishness, and their life shall be condemned among the fornicators.
Job 36:15 (show verse)
"The poor delivereth he out of his affliction, and comforteth such as be in necessity and trouble.
Job 36:16 (show verse)
Even so shall he keep thee - if thou wilt be content - from the bottomless pit that is beneath: and if thou wilt hold the quiet, he shall fill thy table with plenteousness.
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Job 36:17 (show verse)
Nevertheless, thou hast condemned the judgment of the ungodly; yea, even such a judgment and sentence shalt thou suffer.
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Job 36:18 (show verse)
For then shall not thy cause be stilled with cruelty, nor pacified with many gifts.
Job 36:19 (show verse)
Hath God ordained then, that the glorious life of thee, and all such mighty men should not be put down?
Job 36:20 (show verse)
Prolong not thou the time, till there come a night for thee, to set other people in thy stead.
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Job 36:21 (show verse)
But beware that thou turn not aside to wickedness and sin, which hitherto thou hast chosen more than meekness.
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Job 36:22 (show verse)
Behold, God is of a mighty high power: Where is there such a guide and lawgiver as he?
Job 36:23 (show verse)
Who will reprove him of his way? Who will say unto him, 'Thou hast done wrong?'
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Job 36:24 (show verse)
"O consider how great and excellent his works be, whom all men love and praise:
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Job 36:25 (show verse)
yea, wonder at him, and yet they see him but afar off.
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Job 36:26 (show verse)
Behold, so great is God, that he passeth our knowledge; neither are we able to come to the experience of his years.
Job 36:27 (show verse)
He turneth the water to small drops, he driveth his clouds
Job 36:28 (show verse)
together for to rain, so that they pour down and drop upon men.
Job 36:29 (show verse)
He can spread out the clouds - a covering of his tabernacle -
Job 36:30 (show verse)
and cause his light to shine upon them, and to cover the bottom of the sea.
Job 36:31 (show verse)
By these things governeth he his people, and giveth them abundance of meat.
Job 36:32 (show verse)
In the turning of a hand he hideth the light, and at his commandment it cometh again.
Job 36:33 (show verse)
The rising up thereof showeth he to his friends and to the cattle.
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